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Compare coach and train for Altoona, PA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 215 km
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£106 Average Price | £89 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get to Washington, DC from Altoona, PA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
19:3012h25Altoona, PA7:55Washington, DC£891One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Altoona, PA to Washington, DC
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This is compared to other travel options from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Altoona, PA to Washington, DC costing on average £65.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Altoona, PA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Altoona Station, Altoona, PA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Coaches mostly depart from Altoona, 11th Ave (Greyhound Bus Station), PA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by coach.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
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